James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom. Whistler influenced the art world and the broader culture of his time with his aesthetic theories and his friendships with other leading artists and writers. Title of the book :Histoire de J. McN. Whistler et de son oeuvre,par Theodore Duret. Publisher:H. Floury,Paris, 1914 Hard cover,in very good condition. The book include 19 black and white plates and one in colour,accompanied by guard sheet with descriptive letterpress. Please take a good look at the photos,they are an important part of the description. I will pack and ship the package with great care.